2020 Nicholls Colonels football team
2020 Nicholls Colonels football | |
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Conference | Southland Conference |
Ranking | |
STATS | No. 23 |
FCS Coaches | No. 20 |
Record | 4–3 (3–3 Southland) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Rob Christophel (6th season) |
Defensive coordinator | Tommy Rybacki (6th season) |
Home stadium | Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium |
Seasons |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 1 Sam Houston State $^ | 6 | – | 0 | 10 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 20 Southeastern Louisiana | 4 | – | 2 | 4 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 23 Nicholls | 3 | – | 3 | 4 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Incarnate Word | 3 | – | 3 | 3 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lamar | 2 | – | 4 | 2 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
McNeese State* | 2 | – | 4 | 3 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northwestern State | 1 | – | 5 | 1 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2020 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Tim Rebowe, the Colonels compiled an overall record of 4–3 with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the Southland. Nicholls State played home games at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Shortly before the season was to commence, the Southland Conference canceled their fall sports, with the hope that all sports would be playable in Spring 2021.[1] The Colonels started their spring season on February 19, 2021.
Preseason
Recruiting class
Reference(s):[2]
US college sports recruiting information for 2020 recruits | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
Trevor Allemand Defensive Line | Raceland, LA | Central Lafourche HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Javin Augillard Wide Receiver | St. Amant, LA | St. Amant HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Zach Bernard Defensive Line | Mandeville, LA | Lakeshore HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Tyreke Boyd Defensive Back | Lafayette, LA | Ovey Comeaux HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Tevin Bush Wide Receiver | New Orleans, LA | Landy–Walker Prep West Virginia | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Pig Cage Defensive Back | Kenner, LA | Archbishop Rummel HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Choncee Crum Linebacker | New Orleans, LA | St. Augustine HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Ty'Ree Evans Linebacker | Waynesboro, MS | Wayne County HS Southern Miss | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Chei Hill Defensive Lineman | Miami, FL | South Dade HS East Tennessee State Jones County JC | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Brandon James Defensive Back | Marrero, LA | John Ehret HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Jamiran James Defensive Line | New Orleans, LA | De La Salle HS Tulane | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Devonta Jason Wide Receiver | New Orleans, LA | Landry–Walker Prep Mississippi State | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Johmel Jolla Jr. Linebacker | Geismar, LA | Dutchtown HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Kenan Jones Defensive Back | Berwick, LA | Berwick HS LSU | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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DeAndre Keller Defensive Lineman | Vacherie, LA | St. James HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Leonard Kelly Quarterback | New Orleans, LA | Edna Karr HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Lee Negrotto Tight End | Pass Christian, MS | St. Stanislaus HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Evan Roussel Offensive Lineman | Gramercy, LA | St. Charles Catholic HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Hayden Shaheen Linebacker | Baton Rouge, LA | Catholic HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Shamar Smith Athlete | St. James, LA | St. James HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Baylee Trusty Offensive Lineman | Grenada, MS | Grenada HS East Mississippi CC | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Corey Warren Jr. Running Back | Pearl River, LA | Pearl River HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
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Logan Wilcox Tight End | Raceland, LA | Central Lafourche HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Jai Williams Running Back | Plattenville, LA | Ascension Catholic HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
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Keontae Williams Defensive Back | Scott, LA | Acadiana HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Malik Woodery Defensive Back | New Orleans, LA | Archbishop Rummel HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their spring preseason poll in January 2021. The Colonels were picked to finish first in the conference.[3] In addition, eight Colonels were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team[4]
Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Nicholls | 67 (7) |
2 | Sam Houston State | 65 (6) |
3 | Southeastern Louisiana | 48 |
4 | McNeese State | 45 (1) |
5 | Incarnate Word | 32 |
6 | Northwestern State | 20 |
7 | Lamar | 17 |
Preseason All–Southland Teams
Offense 1st Team
2nd Team
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2nd Team
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Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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February 19 | 6:00 p.m. | Lincoln (MO)* | No. 14 | CST | W 87–3 | 3,000 | |
February 27 | 3:00 p.m. | Lamar | No. 9 |
| ESPN+ | W 55–0 | 3,000 |
March 6 | 6:00 p.m. | at Northwestern State | No. 7 | ESPN+ | W 31–24 | 4,305 | |
March 13 | 12:00 p.m. | at No. 12 Sam Houston State | No. 7 | ESPN+ | L 17–71 | 2,103 | |
March 27 | 11:00 a.m. | No. 13 Incarnate Word | No. 17 |
| ESPN+ | W 75–45 | 4,236 |
April 3 | 12:00 p.m. | at McNeese State | No. 13 | CST | L 31–43 | 5,289 | |
April 10 | 3:00 p.m. | No. 23 Southeastern Louisiana | No. 18 |
| CST | L 45–52 | 5,122 |
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Game summaries
Lincoln
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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NICH −49.0 | 60 |
Statistics | Lincoln | Nicholls |
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First downs | 6 | 26 |
Total yards | 110 | 477 |
Rushing yards | 90 | 249 |
Passing yards | 20 | 228 |
Turnovers | 6 | 0 |
Time of possession | 32:38 | 27:22 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Lincoln | Passing | Desmond Hunter | 9/13, 11 yards, 1 INT |
Rushing | Tori Hicks | 16 carries, 71 yards | |
Receiving | Chrisshun Robinson | 1 reception, 7 yards | |
Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 12/14, 153 yards, 2 TDs |
Rushing | Julien Gums | 11 carries, 61 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 5 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD |
Lamar
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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NICH −22.0 | 55 |
Statistics | Lamar | Nicholls |
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First downs | 6 | 31 |
Total yards | 91 | 639 |
Rushing yards | 37 | 392 |
Passing yards | 54 | 247 |
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Time of possession | 30:34 | 29:26 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 9/11, 40 yards |
Rushing | Jaylen Jackson | 8 carries, 19 yards | |
Receiving | Marcellus Johnson | 3 receptions, 14 yards | |
Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 16/21, 232 yards, 3 TDs |
Rushing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 10 carries, 108 yards, 3 TDs | |
Receiving | K. J. Franklin | 5 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD |
At Northwestern State
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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NICH −49.0 | 60 |
Statistics | Nicholls | Northwestern State |
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First downs | 29 | 12 |
Total yards | 545 | 304 |
Rushing yards | 246 | 237 |
Passing yards | 299 | 67 |
Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
Time of possession | 39:31 | 20:29 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 21/33, 229 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Julien Gums | 36 carries, 156 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 7 receptions, 115 yards, 2 TDs | |
Northwestern State | Passing | Kaleb Fletcher | 8/17, 49 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Aubrey Scott | 9 carries, 119 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Gavin Landry | 2 receptions, 19 yards, 1 TD |
At Sam Houston State
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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SHSU −2.5 | 63 |
Statistics | Nicholls | Sam Houston State |
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First downs | 19 | 23 |
Total yards | 337 | 556 |
Rushing yards | 118 | 190 |
Passing yards | 219 | 366 |
Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
Time of possession | 28:54 | 31:06 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr | 14/35, 186 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Dontaze Costly | 3 carries, 41 yards | |
Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 5 receptions, 83 yards, 1 TD | |
Sam Houston State | Passing | Eric Schmid | 21/32, 366 yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Daryon Triche | 5 carries, 60 yards | |
Receiving | Jequez Ezzard | 3 receptions, 139 yards, 2 TDs |
Incarnate Word
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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NICH −4.0 | 69 |
Statistics | Incarnate Word | Nicholls |
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First downs | 33 | 31 |
Total yards | 580 | 614 |
Rushing yards | 110 | 350 |
Passing yards | 470 | 264 |
Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
Time of possession | 32:17 | 27:43 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Incarnate Word | Passing | Cameron Ward | 39/65, 470 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Kevin Brown | 10 carries, 48 yards | |
Receiving | Robert Ferrel | 6 receptions, 104 yards, 2 TDs | |
Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 17/21, 264 yards, 5 TDs |
Rushing | John Carrington III | 13 carries, 135 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | K. J. Franklin | 5 receptions, 81 yards, 1 TD |
At McNeese State
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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NICH −13.5 | 60 |
Statistics | Nicholls | McNeese State |
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First downs | 29 | 21 |
Total yards | 562 | 541 |
Rushing yards | 273 | 187 |
Passing yards | 289 | 354 |
Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
Time of possession | 35:26 | 24:34 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 26/53, 289 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 28 carries, 137 yards | |
Receiving | K. J. Franklin | 4 receptions, 76 yards | |
McNeese State | Passing | Cody Orgeron | 20/27, 354 yards, 4 TDs |
Rushing | Deonta McMahon | 11 carries, 111 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Joshua Matthews | 7 receptions, 147 yards, 2 TDs |
Southeastern Louisiana
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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NICH −5.0 | 74 |
Statistics | Southeastern Louisiana | Nicholls |
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First downs | 25 | 30 |
Total yards | 499 | 478 |
Rushing yards | 81 | 217 |
Passing yards | 418 | 261 |
Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
Time of possession | 33:36 | 26:24 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Southeastern Louisiana | Passing | Cole Kelley | 30/41, 391 yards, 4 TDs |
Rushing | Taron Jones | 10 carries, 31 yards | |
Receiving | CJ Turner | 11 receptions, 110 yards, 2 TDs | |
Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 19/38, 261 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs |
Rushing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 11 carries, 90 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 5 receptions, 92 yards |
References
- ^ Ditch, Mary. "Nicholls Football season canceled as Southland Conference announces decision". Houma Times. Houma Times. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ "FB 2020 FB Signing Class (PDF)" (PDF). Nicholls State University Athletics. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Nicholls Favored to Win Southland Football Spring Season". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ "Southland Announces 2020 Preseason All-Conference Football Teams". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ "Southland Conference Postponed Spring Football Schedule Announced". www.southland.org. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Nicholls Colonels Schedule 2020". ESPN. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- ^ "2020-21 Football Schedule". Nicholls State University. Retrieved November 23, 2022.